Is it ADHD or Imposter Syndrome?

Send us Fan MailNew episode out now! 🎙️ This week on ADHD or Life – A Couple’s Perspective, Adam is absolutely pumped on coffee and ready to go… and Donna brings the topic because lately Adam’s been dealing with a BIG one: imposter syndrome.After a huge magic show at Craig Tara in Ayr (a proper dream venue for Adam), the excitement quickly turned into that familiar feeling of “Who do I think I am?” and “They’re going to realise I’m not good enough.” So… is it ADHD, is it imposter syndrome, or is it just life doing what life does best?Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/46i0iGiwmgvFrlOzoW2SnS  Watch on YouTube (this episode):  https://youtu.be/abglweUxMys  More on our website:  https://www.adhdorlife.com  Episode Highlights:- What is imposter syndrome really — and does it only show up at work, or can it creep into every part of life? (Could it literally be Adam’s middle name?)  - The Craig Tara magic gig: Adam books the show… then immediately thinks he’s not good enough. Excitement → instant regret → worry spiral.  - Working well under pressure… and also leaving everything to the last minute (because of course).  - Adam’s first instinct: spend a fortune on new tricks. Second instinct: leave practising until the last possible second. Classic.  - That horrible feeling that things are “never going to happen” or that you don’t deserve the good stuff when it finally does.  - Why imposter syndrome feels like torture: knowing something rationally, but not being able to feel it in the moment.  - Starting a new job, not feeling like you belong, feeling like you’re on trial, feeling like you’re about to be “found out.”  - Adam vs Donna: how it shows up differently, including Donna’s experiences when she was a singer.  - When does the feeling leave — is it imposter syndrome, or is it just nerves?  - Is imposter syndrome like a man in a dark cloak sat on your shoulder like a traitor, whispering nonsense into your ear?  - Interacting with peers but feeling like you’re not on the same level… and how it drains your confidence.  - Networking meetings, social awkwardness, and the fact none of it feels rational. If only you could pause life like a movie and have a word with yourself.  - Adam’s shocking confession: he gets imposter syndrome at the BARBERS. (Yes, really.) Do they judge him for having no hair? We unpack it.  - Ego states, putting yourself down, feeling inferior, and forgetting past wins like they never happened.  - Can you actually enjoy good experiences instead of feeling sick about them? Should we all just be kinder to ourselves?  - Strategies that actually help: name it, challenge the thoughts, and give yourself a proper confidence talk (even if it feels cringe).**5 Minute Moans:**- Why won’t Adam duet with Donna?  - And why doesn’t Donna care when Adam nearly dies? Did he faint? (You’ll have to listen…)We wrap up with listeners’ good, bad and ugly stories — and honestly, they’re so good it’s pushed us into **Part 2 next week**: *Imposter Syndrome Part 2 – ADHD Special*.Join us / follow us:Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdrelationshipsunfiltered  Instagram: @adhdorlifepod  TikTok: @adhdorlifepod  Twitter/X: @adhdorlifepod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDorLifepod  #ADHDPodcast #ImposterSyndrome #ADHDAndImposterSyndrome #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #ADHDLife #ADHDStruggles #ExecutiveDysfunction #EmotionalRegulation #RejectionSensitiveDysphoria #RSD #SelfDoubt #Confidence #Mindset #SelfTalk #MentalHealth #AnxietyAndADHD #PerformerLife #MagicShow #PublicSpeaking #CreativeConfidence #NetworkingAnxiety #SocialAwkwardness #SelfCompassion #UKPodcast #CouplesPodcast #RealLifeADHDTune in every week for more conversations and revelations! Send your good, bad and ugly stories to [email protected]. Like and Subscribe to see our faces here: http://www.youtube.com/@ADHDorLifepodFollow us on Tik Tok for extra snippits and more: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdorlifepodFollow us on Instagram for up to date info: https://www.instagram.com/adhdorlifepod/